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FY55 FOJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,745 mi
Last recorded113,745 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FOJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 113,745 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 113,704 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 107,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective diss-coloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective diss-coloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective split/perished. (6.1.2 (a))

radiator fan damage to casing.

Pass 17 May 2024 100,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

both front head lights slightly diss-coloured.

radiator fan damage to casing.

slight leak/blow front exhaust joint.

sump corroded slight oil leak.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 May 2023 93,994 miles

both front head lights slightly diss-coloured.

radiator fan damage to casing.

rear exhaust rubber poor condition (perished)

sump corroded slight oil leak.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 29 Apr 2022 87,125 miles

both front head lights slightly diss-coloured.

front brake discs rusty lip.

radiator fan damage to casing.

sump corroded slight oil leak.

Fail 29 Apr 2022 87,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

both front head lights slightly diss-coloured.

front brake discs rusty lip.

radiator fan damage to casing.

sump corroded slight oil leak.

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 80,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rad fan damage to casing

Pass 20 May 2020 76,097 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 76,097 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,886 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,692 miles

rear tyres close to wear bars

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,288 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing, and getting low.

Both rear upper shock bushes splitting.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 47,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,764 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 39,863 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,287 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,498 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2010 22,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,451 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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FY55 FOJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 FOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 FOJ registered?

FY55 FOJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 FOJ safe to buy?

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